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Behenamide MEA
AKA “Behenoyl monoethanolamide, Docosanamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, EINECS 302-442-2, 6A4F777M28, BEHENAMIDE PROPYLBETAINE, DTXSID90240599, BEHENAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYL GLYCINE, 1-PROPANAMINIUM, N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-N, N-DIMETHYL-3-((1-OXODOCOSYL)AMINO)-, INNER SALT, N-DIMETHYL-3-((1-OXOBEHENYL)AMINO)-, HYDROXIDE”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Behenamide mea
AKA: Behenoyl monoethanolamide, Docosanamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, EINECS 302-442-2, 6A4F777M28, BEHENAMIDE PROPYLBETAINE, DTXSID90240599, BEHENAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYL GLYCINE, 1-PROPANAMINIUM, N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-N, N-DIMETHYL-3-((1-OXODOCOSYL)AMINO)-, INNER SALT, N-DIMETHYL-3-((1-OXOBEHENYL)AMINO)-, HYDROXIDE
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)docosanamide
Formula
C24H49NO2
Mol. Weight
383.70
CAS #
94109-05-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning compound developed in the 20th century. Designed to improve hair texture and manageability in personal care products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final Report: Safety Assessment of Ammonia and Ammonium Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Inorganic Hydroxides as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Ammonium Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Behenamide MEA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Calcium Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Iron Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Magnesium Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Potassium Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zinc Ascorbate Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Aluminum Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Ammonium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Calcium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Iron Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Magnesium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Potassium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Sodium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Properties and applications of calcium hydroxide in endodontics and dental traumatology.
Mohammadi Z, Dummer PM
International endodontic journal, 2011
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Impact of Dietary Zinc Chloride Hydroxide and Zinc Methionine on the Faecal Microbiota of Healthy Adult Horses and Ponies.
Paßlack N, van Bömmel-Wegmann S, Vahjen W, Zentek J
Journal of equine veterinary science, 2022
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Development of magnesium hydroxide-doped nanofibrous spheres for repairing infected skin wounds.
You Y, Ning X, Zhang X, Wang Y, Zhang Y et al.
Biomaterials advances, 2024
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR